One-bedroom flat with balcony at Boulevard Point, Croydon

What was proposed

The application proposed a mezzanine and one-bedroom flat in redundant service space, with new rear windows and a balcony.

“Confidential PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA 2 nd July 2026 PART 5: Planning Applications for Decision Item 5.1 1 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 26/00197/FUL Location: Boulevard Point, 15 Scarbrook Road Ward: Fairfield Description: Formation of mezzanine level and provision of new residential flat in redundant service space of existing building. Addition of new windows and a balcony at rear of building for the use of the new flat.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is an occupied 11-storey building with 42 flats, surrounded by other tall residential buildings and served from Scarbrook Road.

“Figure1: Existing rear elevation (left); Proposed elevation (right) Site and Surroundings 3.3 The site is located on the east side of Scarbrook Road. The site comprises of an 11- storey building which has been recently completed which has 42 flats. The site is bounded by several other tall buildings including, Canius House and Vortex House either side.”

“Figure2: OS Map of site Planning Designations and Constraints 3.4 The site is subject to the following formal planning constraints and designations: • PTAL:6b • Flood Risk Zone:1 • Croydon Opportunity Area • Archaeological Priority Zone • CPZ”

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Earlier planning decisions

Earlier applications for an additional storey and a mezzanine flat were refused for design, amenity, transport, accommodation and fire safety concerns.

“22/02493/FUL – (refused – Appeal dismissed) Erection of an additional storey to provide three residential units. Refused for the following reasons:”

“Confidential 3.9 23/00923/FUL: refused Formation of mezzanine level and provision of new residential unit (studio flat) in redundant service space of existing building and addition of new windows and a balcony at rear of building for the new flat (Reasons:)”

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The recommended outcome

Planning permission was recommended subject to a legal agreement securing a contribution, parking restrictions and three years of car club membership.

“RECOMMENDATION 2.1 That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to the prior completion of a S.106 legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations a) A financial contribution of £1,500 b) Remove access to parking permits and contracts in council run car parks c) Membership of car club for 3 years…”

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Why officers supported it

The flat would add housing, preserve the area’s character, provide suitable accommodation, protect neighbours and support sustainable transport.

“The proposed development would preserve the character of the area and does not harmfully affect the appearance of the immediate surroundings.”

“The proposed flat would not have a detrimental effect on the residential amenities of the adjoining occupiers and provide an acceptable living environment for future occupier.”

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Safety consultation

The Building Safety Regulator welcomed the clarified fire arrangements and was content with the fire safety design at the planning stage.

“The following sections of this report summarise the officer assessment and the reason for the recommendation. CONSULTATION RESPONSE 5.1 The views of the Planning Service are expressed in the MATERIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS section below. The following were consulted regarding the application: The Planning Gateway Building Safety Regulator…”

“The BSR welcomes this additional information and state it will be for the applicant to demonstrate compliance at later regulatory stages but is content with fire safety design (OFFICER COMMENT: Officers are satisfied that detail provided is sufficient for planning application stage, and further details will be required at building regulations stage). LOCAL REPRESENTATION 6.1 A total of 322 neighbouring properties were notified about the application and invited to comment.”

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Who spoke

A senior planning officer presented the application, and a councillor spoke against it.

The committee’s discussion

After the speakers finished, the committee deliberated and a motion to grant the application was proposed and seconded.

“After the speakers had finished, the Committee deliberated.”

“The motion to GRANT the application in accordance with the officer recommendation was proposed by Councillor Johnson and seconded by Councillor Shortland.”

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The vote

The motion to grant the application was carried unanimously.

“The motion to GRANT the application was put to the vote and carried unanimously.”

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The decision

The committee resolved to grant the application.

“Therefore, the Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for…”

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Agreement and conditions

The permission was to include the legal agreement, approved drawings, construction controls, materials, sound insulation, cycle and refuse storage, plant, water and fire safety requirements.

“That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above. That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the following matters: Conditions 1) Commencement time limit of 3 years 2) Carried out in accordance with the approved drawings…”

“Pre-occupation 6) The proposed cycle parking and refuse storage 7) Details of any external plant, including noise levels and attenuation.”

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